Mortgages
What are the implications from the increase in Halifax's SVR cap?
Ray Boulger of leading independent mortgage adviser John Charcol comments on the 0.75% increase in Halifax's SVR cap.
Record low base rate three years on - the winners and losers
With March 5 marking the third anniversary since Bank of England base rate dropped and remained at a record low of 0.5 per cent, MoneySupermarket has analysed the impact on the nation's savers and borrowers.
10th birthday celebrations for Yorkshire offset
This month Yorkshire Building Society celebrates its 10th year offering offset mortgages; and with more than one in three mortgage applications at the Yorkshire being on an offset basis, it is keen to promote the clear benefits they provide for its members.
Gross mortgage lending 10% stronger than a year ago
Gross mortgage lending declined to an estimated £10.5 billion in January. Lending fell by 14% from £12.2 billion in December but was 10% higher than the total of £9.5 billion in January 2011, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Platform reduces rates on buy to let products
Platform has reduced the rates on its entire range of 2 year fixed rate buy to let products by 20 basis points.
The Co-operative Bank launches new lifetime tracker mortgages
The Co-operative Bank is launching a new range of lifetime tracker mortgages this Friday (February 17) in addition to reducing rates across its wider mortgage range.
Competitive new landlord mortgage range from Skipton
Skipton Building Society has launched a competitive new suite of products for property investors.
New 2-year base rate tracker mortgage from Leeds Building Society
Leeds Building Society has launched a 2-year base rate tracker mortgage at only 3.09%.
Post Office cuts mortgage rates by up to 1.01%
The Post Office is cutting its mortgage rates by up to 1.01% on a range of its fixed rate and tracker mortgages, expanding its offering to those with larger deposits, whilst maintaining a range for first time buyers.
Mortgage rates continue to rise but more choice at higher LTVs
Ray Boulger of independent mortgage adviser John Charcol comments on the news that the MPC left Bank Rate unchanged today for the 35th consecutive month at its lowest ever rate of 0.5% and increased the size of the Quantitative Easing programme by £50bn.
The Cambridge launches 5-year fixed rate mortgage with L&G
The Cambridge Building Society has launched an exclusive 5-year fixed rate mortgage in conjunction with Legal & General.
Massive demand for N&P lowest ever 10 year fixed rate mortgage
Unprecedented demand for the lowest ever ten year fixed rate mortgage to come to the market has forced Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) to withdraw the product.
HSBC offers lifeline to first time buyers
HSBC has confirmed its commitment to first time buyers with the launch of competitive new mortgage products for those with a 10% deposit.
Yorkshire Building Society tops table for 90% LTV lending
Yorkshire Building Society is continuing its trend of offering best buy mortgage products - this time topping the table for 90% LTV lending on three and five year fixed rate mortgages.
Price key factor when choosing financial products
With competition rife on the high street, everyone claims they have the best deal when it comes to mortgages, pensions or investments – but how much do people actually know about the features of the financial products they are purchasing?